From Orientation to Graduation
This student guide provides you with information and web links to resources you will need from Acceptance to Commencement.
What you will find:
- Lists of your responsibilities and deadlines.
- Resources to support your academic and campus life.
Don’t see what you need? Let us know: redhawknews@montclair.edu
What To Do, When To Do It
First Year and New Transfer
- Fill Out Your FAFSA
- Pay Your Deposit
- Setup Your NetID
- Submit Required Immunizations
- Attend Orientation: Freshmen / Transfer
- Obtain Your University ID Card
- Submit Your Final Transcripts
- Pay Your Bill
- Purchase a Meal Plan: Commuters / Residents
- Review Your Degree Audit in NEST
- Make Sure Your Cellphone is Correct in RAVE
- Consider Joining Greek Life (After your second semester)
Every Semester
- See Your Advisor
- Register for Classes
- Purchase or Rent Textbooks
- Check Your Degree Audit in NEST
- Check the Important Dates Web Page
- Pay Bill
- Connect with Career Services
- Check the header of your Degree Works audit to see if your major is listed correctly and your advisor is correct.
Every Year
- Fill Out Your FAFSA
- Degree Works Audit Available in NEST
- Review the Health Insurance Waiver
- Purchase a Meal Plan: Commuters / Residents
- Residents: Complete Housing Assignment Requirements
- Commuters: Get Your Parking Permit
Nearing Graduation